jump off the page

1. Of words or images, to be very vivid and striking, able to capture one's attention or imagination. I absolutely adore this author. Her characters simply jump off the page. The travel magazine is known for its incredible photographs of exotic locations that always jump off the page.

2. sports To be particularly impressive or outstanding, as of an athlete's play or statistics when analyzed. He's still projected to go high in the draft, even though his numbers so far this season don't jump off the page. A: "To me, Smith just doesn't jump off the page as a dominant player." B: "Well, he has had mono most of the year."